Cuyahoga County property record for 398 Prospect St, Berea, OH 44017
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $114,900 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale Mar 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 363-21-009 |
| Primary APN | 363-21-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,876 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 676 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,100 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 398 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEREA |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 44017-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF-B |
| Legal Description | 16 STEARNS 0017 ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | WL STEARNS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Township / Civil Division | BEREA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 134206 |
398 Prospect St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Cuyahoga County records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1799 MARY ELLEN DR, BRUNSWICK, OH 44212-3927 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TERRA BLUE TITLE AGENCY, TERRA BLUE TITLE AGCY |
| Mar 8, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020436 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 28, 1986 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 6195000031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 398 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2410 |
| Document Number | 0010140436 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10140436 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | TERRA BLUE TITLE AGENCY, TERRA BLUE TITLE AGCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $460.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1799 MARY ELLEN DR BRUNSWICK OH 442123927, BRUNSWICK, OH 44212-3927 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CUYAHOGA OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 398 PROSPECT ST, BEREA, OH 44017-2410 |
| Document Number | 0003080602 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3080602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $346.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 398 PROSPECT ST BEREA OH 440172410, BEREA, OH 44017-2410 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Prospect St was $4,860, up 57.2% from the year before.
Source: Cuyahoga County assessment roll, as of March 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Municipality | Berea City |
| Unified School District | Berea City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,860.00 (+57.18%) | $53,305 (-0.01%) Land $12,075 Building $41,230 | $152,300 (-) Land $34,500 Building $117,800 |
| 2024 | $3,092.00 (+11.3%) | $53,310 (+32.55%) Land $12,080 Building $41,230 | $152,300 Land $34,500 Building $117,800 |
| 2023 | $2,778.00 (-30.2%) | $40,220 (-) Land $11,380 Building $28,840 | |
| 2022 | $3,980.00 | $40,220 Land $11,380 Building $28,840 | |
| 2021 | $114,900 Land $32,500 Building $82,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 398 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 398 Prospect St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 81% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BEREA CITY PWS serves 18,789 people · EPA ID OH1800111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 183 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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